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title: "Utility Provision - Gas"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000830526"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "VIEWPOINT HOUSING ASSOCIATION"
published: "2026-04-29"
---

# Utility Provision - Gas

Buyer: VIEWPOINT HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000830526

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## Summary

Viewpoint Housing Association, located in Edinburgh, awarded a contract for the provision of gas utilities under the title "Utility Provision - Gas," in the housing and community amenities sector. This contract was executed following a limited procurement process, specifically awarded without prior publication of a call for competition to British Gas, a large-scale supplier based in Leeds. The contract process reached the award stage with the status marked as complete, with the contract actively signed on 4th April 2024. The procurement method was rationalised for obtaining specialist services via a broker, amounting to £2,139,261 GBP.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the utility provision industry, particularly those offering specialised services that can be obtained through partnerships or brokers. Large enterprises with expertise in gas supply and infrastructure can gain competitive advantage by delivering specialised services, as demonstrated by British Gas’s successful bid. Understanding the rationale behind awarding such contracts, businesses in the same sector can strategise to align their offers, focusing on niche service provision by leveraging expertise and establishing connections with intermediaries for future ventures.

## Notice

Utility provision of gas for a housing association.

### Procurement Information

The service was obtained through a third party broker and is a specialist service that may be provided by this particular supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554820 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,139,261 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | VIEWPOINT HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 2HG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH GAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09123000 - Natural gas

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554820

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554820
  Utility Provision - Gas - Utility provision of gas for a housing association.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.viewpoint.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830526

## Provenance

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